A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2001, A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Daoud Abdel Sayed, running about 135 minutes. “Mowaten wa mokhber wa haramy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Selim, a handsome and successful writer triggers an elaborate chain of events when he visits police headquarters to report his car stolen. There he runs into the bumbling Sergeant Fathy Abdel Ghafour, an old family friend who now works as a detective. When the meddlesome Sergeant Fathy insists on hiring a live-in housekeeper for his old friend, Selim’s life becomes inextricably intertwined with that of his beautiful new housemaid, her thieving husband and the well-meaning detective.
Who’s in it. A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief stars Khaled Abol Naga as Selim (The Citizen), Salah Abdallah as Fathy (The Detective), Shaaban Abdel Rahim as Margoushy (The Thief) and Hend Sabry as Hayat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief worth watching?
- A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief?
- A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief stars Khaled Abol Naga, Salah Abdallah, Shaaban Abdel Rahim, Hend Sabry and Menha Zaytoon.
- When was A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief released?
- A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.